The hearth in the stilt house in the life of the Thai ethnic group.

In the lives of the Thai people in Son La, there is an image that has been closely associated for generations – the hearth in their stilt houses. The fire is not only for warmth and cooking, but also the soul of the house – a place that preserves customs, binds families and the community together.

Việt Nam•21/11/2025

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